# Event Details - **Event Name**: Merola Opera Program's 2026 Benefit Gala - La Bella Voce: A Night of Merola - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for La Bella Voce: A Night of Merola, at the SF City Club, honoring Bernice Lindstrom and celebrating the future of opera.About this EventJoin us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the elegant San Francisco City Club for Merola Opera Program’s annual Gala — La Bella Voce: A Night of Merola. This unforgettable evening will bring together up to 180 guests in support of Merola's world class young artist training program. The event will honor Bernice Lindstrom for her exceptional commitment to the arts and her enduring support of rising operatic talent.This elegant evening will begin with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres followed by a seated dinner. Then be dazzled by spectacular performances from Merola alumni and San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows.Be a part of this magical evening with San Francisco's musical and philanthropic communities as we support the future of opera!Tickets & PricingIndividual tickets $550 (Tax-deductible portion is $400)Early Bird tickets $500 with limited availability through December 31, 2025You may also purchase tickets by contacting Victoria Lam at vlam@merola.org, or (415) 936 – 2311.Sponsorship & ImpactIndividually priced sponsorships and premium tickets are available for purchase at the Aria ($2,000) and Duet ($5,000) levels which feature premium seating, prominent recognition, and early access to Signature Events.Sponsoring Merola’s Gala is more than supporting an event — it’s an investment in the future of opera. With a fundraising goal of $335,000, the Gala plays a critical role in funding Merola’s mission to train exceptional emerging artists who go on to perform on the world’s most prestigious stages.Additional sponsorship levels are available.Please explore our sponsorship packages and benefits by downloading the PDF linked , which includes detailed information and a reply form to submit your commitment.To explore or confirm sponsorship opportunities, you may contact Victoria Lam at or (415) 936 – 2311. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4c0713c0-de44-11f0-aec4-e7ee26325b71-rimg-w1200-h267-dc130a03-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/merola-opera-programs-2026-benefit-gala-la-bella-voce-a-night-of-merola/100001976670438492 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, live-music, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmerola-opera-programs-2026-benefit-gala-la-bella-voce-a-night-of-merola-registration-1976670438492 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 500, max: 5000, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The City Club of San Francisco - **lat**: 37.7916885 - **long**: -122.4009991 - **full address**: The City Club of San Francisco, 155 Sansome Street, San Francisco, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Merola Opera Program (https://allevents.in/org/merola-opera-program/25318107) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/01ce3fda0ff0824fd0ad353f97f92332057e387bf4155ec4068f6b3fe520bb17-rimg-w1200-h600-dc252364-gmir.jpg?v=1766309907 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Merola+Opera+Program%27s+2026+Benefit+Gala+-+La+Bella+Voce%3A+A+Night+of+Merola&date=07+Mar ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The City Club of San Francisco, 155 Sansome Street, San Francisco, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 500 up to 5000 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Merola Opera Program - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, art, live-music, charities - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Merola Opera Program's 2026 Benefit Gala - La Bella Voce: A Night of Merola ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Merola Opera Program's 2026 Benefit Gala - La Bella Voce: A Night of Merola", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/01ce3fda0ff0824fd0ad353f97f92332057e387bf4155ec4068f6b3fe520bb17-rimg-w1200-h600-dc252364-gmir.jpg?v=1766309907", "startDate": "2026-03-07", "endDate": "2026-03-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-francisco/merola-opera-programs-2026-benefit-gala-la-bella-voce-a-night-of-merola/100001976670438492", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The City Club of San Francisco", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "155 Sansome Street", "postalCode": "94104", "addressLocality": "San Francisco", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.7916885", "longitude": "-122.4009991" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for La Bella Voce: A Night of Merola, at the SF City Club, honoring Bernice Lindstrom and celebrating the future of opera.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-07", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "500.00", "highPrice": "5000.00", "price": "500.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-francisco/merola-opera-programs-2026-benefit-gala-la-bella-voce-a-night-of-merola/100001976670438492" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-francisco/merola-opera-programs-2026-benefit-gala-la-bella-voce-a-night-of-merola/100001976670438492", "price": "500.00", "name": "Early Bird Individual Ticket" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-francisco/merola-opera-programs-2026-benefit-gala-la-bella-voce-a-night-of-merola/100001976670438492", "price": "550.00", "name": "Individual Ticket" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-francisco/merola-opera-programs-2026-benefit-gala-la-bella-voce-a-night-of-merola/100001976670438492", "price": "2000.00", "name": "Aria Sponsorship (1 Premium Ticket)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-francisco/merola-opera-programs-2026-benefit-gala-la-bella-voce-a-night-of-merola/100001976670438492", "price": "5000.00", "name": "Duet Sponsorship (2 Premium Tickets)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Merola Opera Program", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/merola-opera-program/25318107", "description": "Mission StatementTo define the future of opera. 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